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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.22, 452.58 and 199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.22, 452.58 and 199.62 is: 298.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.22 : 452.58 = 199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.22/452.58 = 199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.22x = 452.58 × 199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.22x = 90,344.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,344.02/302.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.93

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